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20 -- TELESCOPING RETRACTABLE HELICOPTER HANGAR SOL Reference-Number-DTCG40-00-I-40037 DUE 060500 POC Janice Sprouse, Contract Specialist, Phone 410-762-6453, Fax 410-762-6056, Email jlsprouse@elcbalt.uscg.mil -- David Monk, Contracting Officer, Phone 410-762-6456, Fax 410-762-6056, Email dmonk@elcbalt.uscg.mil WEB: Visit this URL for the latest information about this, http://www.eps.gov/cgi-bin/WebObjects/EPS?ACode=R&ProjID=Reference-Numb er-DTCG40-00-I-40037&LocID=493. E-MAIL: Janice Sprouse, jlsprouse@elcbalt.uscg.mil. Potential Sources Sought. -- This publication serves as a notice of intent to procure, on a sole-source source basis, with Indal Technologies, Inc. for the U.S. Department of Transportation, U.S. Coast Guard Yard, to provide (1) one each telescoping retractable helicopter hangar, Model 1230-1, complete with door and helicopter support equipment. It is anticipated that a non-competitive sole source solicitation will be issued for this item unless additional qualified sources are located. All responsible and responsive sources are invited to express their interest. Qualified sources must document past experience in building and furnishing the hangar assembly described below or one-similar to it. The aluminum hangar shall consist of (1) one fixed section with bulkhead and access door and (2) two telescoping sections. The fixed section shall be designed to use "Deta Couple" or other Bi-Metallic joint material to fasten to a steel deck. The telescoping sections shall operate in an aluminum track with a rack and pinion drive. One motor with shafts and 90-degree gear drives shall power the lead section, which, in turn, acts as a pusher/tractor for the intermediate section. The end telescoping section shall be fitted with a powered stainless steel curtain door. The overall interior dimensions of the extended unit shall be approximately 53'-6" long with a minimum interior height of -18 feet and an interior minimum clear width of 19 feet. The overall retracted length shall be approximately 23 feet 6 inches. The telescoping sections of the hangar shall operate on tracks with guides and rollers. The hangar in its fully open or retracted position with the curtain and access doors closed shall be tight against rain, wind, spray and light. Telescoping sections of the hangar and the curtain door shall be electrically driven. The hangar shall be furnished with electrical heaters, electric lighting and receptacles and have an installed AFFF fire fighting system. A helicopter service hoist, 4000# capacity with beam and trolley, shall be furnished. The assembly shall be shipped in a knocked-down condition and shall be designed for assembly with the use of bolts. The hangar shall be of a proven design and shall have been used and operated on board Coast Guard, Navy or Merchant ships. It is the government's belief that only Indal Technologies, Inc., can provide the said hangar. However, other potential sources having the expertise and required capabilities can submit data discussing the same in duplicate within fifteen (15) days from the date of this announcement. No cost or pricing data is required. This is not a Request for Proposal (RFP). The government does not intend to pay for the information solicited. Responses must be concise and be specifically directed to the requirement mentioned above. Concerns that respond to the notice must fully demonstrate their capabilities to meet the requirements. The following information must be provided to evaluate the acceptability of the offered hangar: 1) Complete and current engineering data to demonstrate the acceptability and compatibility of the offered telescoping helicopter hangar, or 2) data that the offered telescoping helicopter hangar and parts have been satisfactorily manufactured for the government or the original equipment manufacturer. Adequately detailed data by which to evaluate the capabilities should be sent to the attention of Janice L. Sprouse, Contract Specialist (CODE 044/43). ATTENTION: Minority, Women-owned, and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs)! The Department of Transportation (DOT), Short-Term Lending Program (STLP) offers working capital financing in the form of lines of credit to finance accounts receivable for transportation related contracts. Maximum line of credit is $500,000 with interest at the prime rate. For further information, call (800) 532-1169. Internet address: http://osdbuweb.dot.gov. See Numbered Notes 22 and Posted 05/19/00 (A-SN456680). (0140)

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